Excellent
#149 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 8% in state
Madison High
High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Vienna, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna, VA 22181
- Math 95% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 96% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madison High score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Madison High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vienna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$212,156
Median home value
$928,400
Median rent
$2,756/mo
College educated
80.9%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–10 | 0.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Oakton HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,620 | Compare → |
| Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and SciencePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Fairfax HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #27 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison High is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison High
Madison High is a public high school in Vienna, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison High
What grades does Madison High serve?
Madison High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madison High?
Madison High has an enrollment of approximately 2,113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison High rank in VA?
Madison High ranks #149 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Madison High's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Madison High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison High has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison High a charter school?
No, Madison High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison High a Title I school?
No, Madison High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison High?
11.7% of students at Madison High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (703) 319-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22181)
- 15,529
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22181; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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